Webinar Wednesday: Let's Talk About Dyslexia

Join Dr. Helen Ross (Twitter: @drhelenross) and Jim Bowen (Twitter: @SP_JimBas) as they have open conversations regarding dyslexia in this "Let's Talk About Dyslexia" webinar sponsored by Scanning Pens. Dr. Ross will be sharing her story on dyslexia and her research on different technologies to help in the classroom. Her research explores stakeholder experiences of SEND provision within the mainstream education sector, focusing on the empowerment of young people to take ownership of their own learning journeys.

Presenter

Mr Jim Bowen

Jim is Dyslexic, but never let it stop him from succeeding in his career. Jim completed a BTEC National in marketing and business and then went onto Chester University to complete a degree in Business Studies. He began by working in retail, and then after 4 years joined Scanning Pens. Jim loves to help and encourage people to become better readers and succeed in their academic work. After working for Scanning Pens for 3 years, Jim is now the Secondary Schools Business Development Manager, as well as being involved in other UK and Ireland projects.

Presenter

Dr. Helen Ross

Dr. Helen Ross is a fully qualified special education teacher and former SENCO, currently working in a mainstream school in England. She also provides expert advice and research consultancy, as well as specialist tuition and CPD, through her own enterprise ‘Helen’s Place’, is an advisor to the British Dyslexia Association and is Chair of the Wiltshire Dyslexia Association. She has consulted for the British Dyslexia Association, The Committee for Science and Technology, and Wiltshire Local Authority.

Helen is also an independent researcher. Her research explores stakeholder experiences of SEND provision within the mainstream education sector, focusing on the empowerment of young people to take ownership of their own learning journeys. She is a qualitative researcher, using methods grounded within Bourdieu’s sociological project to explore barriers to participation in learning and engagement with institutions.
Helen tweets as @drhelenross and regularly speaks on dyslexia and special educational needs.